Sconce

Place Made
Possibly North Carolina United States of America
Date Made
1780
Medium
wood; tin
Dimensions
HOA: 13″; WOA: 6″
Accession Number
B-38
Description
A sconce carved from wood in a shape somewhat like that of a violin. The finish is dark, almost black. The round holder for the candle is made of tin with a seam at the back.
History
This sconce came out of the first Hope Church which was built in 1780.
Credit Line
Wachovia Historical Society Collection